Editorial: It's not over yet, Angels fans

2013-07-30 16:14:17

A partial tear of the plantar fascia in his left foot has likely sidelined the Angels' future Hall of Fame slugger Albert Pujols for the rest of the season, another crushing blow for the team looking even less likely to make the postseason following Monday's heartbreaking ninth-inning loss to the Texas Rangers.

But, heartbreak is part of the game and as much a part of baseball as hotdogs. As former baseball commissioner Bart Giamatti said, "It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart." Thus, if you aren't prepared for it, baseball may not be the national pastime for you.

So, perk up, Angels fans – the gloomy turn of events may turn out to have a silver lining, if, as the Register reported, the tear relieved pressure that otherwise would have required surgery.

Furthermore, the Angels overall have far too much potential, especially in their younger talent, to let a slump bleed over into next season.

Anyone who believes in baseball gods knows it isn't over for the Angels until it is over. There is still plenty of baseball remaining, despite how desperate things may look now, and, even if we don't get to see the lights of October this year, we'll get them next year.